Vietnam introduces new self-produced missile?

Images of this new missile appeared with a delegation from the Ministry of National Defense inspecting scientific and technological research products of the Military Technical Academy in 2017.

Although the identity of this missile is unknown, observing the image shows that it is very likely a new missile produced by Vietnam.

Image of new missile produced by Vietnam.

Before the appearance of this new missile, Vietnam's defense industry successfully produced the KCT 15 anti-ship cruise missile based on Russia's Kh-35 Uran-E design, and the TL-01 low-altitude air defense missile - Igla variant.

Thus, after a period of implementation, the Project "Manufacturing low-altitude air defense missile TL-01" has achieved amazing results and is truly a great step forward in gradually becoming self-sufficient in the supply of modern weapons of the Vietnam People's Army.

It is known that since the beginning of 2015, Vietnam has successfully researched and manufactured a main electronic component of the Igla missile complex type 9P516.

To successfully manufacture, the research team has mastered the technology and manufactured 6 sets of electronic blocks that meet foreign technical standards; and transferred them to domestic factories for assembly into launch mechanisms.

The authors have also completed design documents and electronic block manufacturing technology documents suitable for the skill conditions of Vietnamese technical staff and workers.

On the basis of mastering technology, scientists have also researched, improved and localized the 9P516 type electronic block.

As a result, 2/4 of the electronic block boards have been completely localized (produced from domestic materials and components), tested for compatibility and functioned well with the prototype boards in the launch mechanism; the remaining 2 boards are being researched in the direction of using domestic components combined with foreign ones, with initial good results.

The research, design and successful manufacture of the 9P516 electronic block has high practical significance, helping to master technology, proactively source components and materials; reduce dependence on foreign experts, contributing to improving the quality of technical assurance work and combat readiness.